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Mark Johnson of Above All, There’s Hope, walks in the Blue Jacket Fashion Show
The Blue Jacket Fashion Show, founded by fashion designer Frederick Anderson to raise awareness about prostate cancer, is an annual event held in New York City.
The event benefits ZERO prostate cancer. This will be the ninth edition of this event and is sponsored by Johnson & Johnson.
“I am excited, and nervous, to announce that I have been selected by J&J to be their representative to walk the runway in next year’s edition of the event in NYC.”
“All My Children” and “Melrose Place” actor Colin Egglesfield announces he has cancer for a third time
In January 2025, “All My Children” and “Melrose Place” actor Colin Egglesfield announced his third cancer diagnosis. He expressed gratitude for the support received and shared his determination to overcome this challenge. Egglesfield has undergone surgery and is focusing on recovery. (Click here to read more)
Travel Guru Rick Steves Opens Up About Life After Cancer Diagnosis
In a recent interview, travel expert Rick Steves, 69, discussed his prostate cancer diagnosis and subsequent surgery. He shared how this experience has heightened his awareness of potential life regrets and provided insights into the challenges of post-surgery incontinence. (Click here to read more)
Former ESPN NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski in a Sports Illustrated profile that he was diagnosed with prostate cancer
Wojnarowski underwent a physical in February and blood tests revealed his prostate-specific antigen (PSA) was elevated. An MRI did not reveal anything and a second PSA test remained high. A biopsy was ordered and in March it revealed early stage cancer. (Click here to read more)
NBA Legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Celebrates 76th Birthday After Revealing Heart Condition and Surviving Cancer Twice
NBA legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, turning 76, reflects on his legacy, resilience, and health battles as a two-time cancer survivor and atrial fibrillation warrior, while continuing to inspire millions with his optimism, strength, and timeless contributions both on and off the basketball court.
“I Just Want This Out:” Prostate Cancer Survivor Al Roker Tells About His Decision to Have Surgery and the Risk for Black Men
In a new interview with SurvivorNet, TODAY anchor and prostate cancer survivor Al Roker, 67, tells us about his decision to have surgery, saying “I just want this out,” when talking about his cancer. (Click here to read more)
Korean researchers find cancer undo button, turn tumor cells to normal ones
Researchers at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) have developed a technology that transforms colon cancer cells into normal-like cells.
This approach could offer a significant departure from traditional cancer treatments that focus on eliminating cancer cells. (Click here to read more)
Duran Duran’s Andy Taylor sits out Rock Hall induction due to stage 4 cancer diagnosis
“It is devastating to us to find out that… one of our family is not going to be around for very long.”
The Class of 2022 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame ceremony should have been a celebratory event, but it got off to a bittersweet start when inductees Duran Duran announced that their original guitarist, Andy Taylor, was unable to join them onstage due to his stage 4 metastatic prostate cancer. (Click here to read more)
Black people are more likely to die from certain cancers, new study finds
A new study by the American Cancer Society reveals that Black people are significantly more likely to die from certain types of cancer, owing to structural inequities in access to both health care and information. (Click here to read more)
A new study indicates more men ages 50 and older are being diagnosed with advanced prostate cancer
The research is personal for NBC News’ Miguel Almaguer, whose dad was recently diagnosed with prostate cancer. They’ll share their story and what you need to know . . . (NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt | Facebook – Click here to read more)
NFL Hall of Famer Shannon Sharpe reveals prostate cancer diagnosis, says he’s cancer-free now
NFL Hall of Famer Shannon Sharpe says he was diagnosed with prostate cancer, but is now in remission. Sharpe revealed the diagnosis on Fox’s pregame show, and said early detection may have saved his life. (Click here to read more)
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